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First Grade Jitters

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One of my favorite things about this one is the word - Jitters. What a FANTASTIC way to describe difficult feelings like fear and anxiety to a six year old. Most children don't know how to communicate those types of emotions because they are not equipped with the language and coping skills. It makes me think about the importance of emotional intelligence. As an educator I am a big part of helping the inner growth of a child. Bibliotherapy like this is a great step in supporting that growth especially when students are feeling school is a fearsome place. I showed First Grade Jitters to both of our 1st grade teachers and they read it at the start of the school year. Apparently, at the end of the day one of the teachers commented to her students she was nervous about something. "Oh, well then you have the jitters," replied one of her students. This gave me an "I heart kids" moment. It will be nice as the school counselor to use the word jitters as a communication and validation tool.

Cute book that my 5-year-old enjoyed as he is going into 1st-grade this year! I found out after purchasing it that it's the same book they read in kindergarten this spring!

This book is a must to read to first graders on their first day of school. A little rabbit is very worried about his first day in first grade.He shares his jitters with his friends. Read to find out how his first day goes.This book will spur a great discussion among the children about their own first grade jitters.